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FY56 UBZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

95,411 mi
Last recorded95,411 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 UBZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 95,411 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2025 91,215 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2025 91,215 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2024 86,868 miles

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 86,173 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 86,172 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 84,472 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 82,042 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 82,038 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 78,791 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 77,067 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 77,066 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 73,798 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 73,796 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2017 68,177 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded frt to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded frt to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 61,333 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON OUTER EDGES

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 61,332 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON OUTER EDGES

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 51,323 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 35,910 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 32,653 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 27,603 miles

Nsf tyre bald on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Osf tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 15 Sep 2011 24,268 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 19,343 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Sep 2009 16,772 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 16,772 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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FY56 UBZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 80,398 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY56 UBZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FY56 UBZ registered?

FY56 UBZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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